Explore Data Quality Specialist Jobs

Data Quality Specialists help organizations make confident decisions by ensuring their data is accurate, complete, consistent, and fit for use. On Ladders, explore vetted professional opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more, including roles focused on data validation, governance, quality analytics, and data operations.

What Does a Data Quality Specialist Do?

These professionals assess data assets, define quality standards, identify errors and inconsistencies, and coordinate solutions with technical and business teams. Responsibilities may include developing data quality rules, monitoring metrics, investigating root causes, documenting processes, and improving the systems that collect and manage data.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience with data profiling, SQL, spreadsheets, data visualization, and quality or observability tools. Knowledge of data governance, metadata, master data management, database systems, and privacy practices can also be valuable. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills help specialists turn findings into practical improvements.

Career Opportunities

Data Quality Specialists work across industries such as financial services, healthcare, technology, retail, and consulting. Depending on experience and organizational needs, related opportunities may include senior data quality analyst, data governance specialist, data steward, data management consultant, or quality program lead.

Find Your Next Data Quality Role

Browse Ladders for Data Quality Specialist positions and related professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Compare responsibilities, required skills, and compensation details to find a role that fits your experience and career goals.

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$79K - $105K *

Analyze complex data to deliver actionable insights, mentor junior analysts, and collaborate with IT and stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency in a senior-level role with minimal oversight...

Newark, NJRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $153K *

Lead the charge in transforming client operations through innovative ServiceNow solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders and technical teams to streamline processes, enhance functionalities, and ensur...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $115K *

Help us ensure quality by executing comprehensive testing for system enhancements and upgrades. Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze requirements and deliver actionable documentation, all while ma...

Tumwater, WARemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in driving revenue growth by enhancing product adoption and supporting healthcare accounts. Collaborate closely with sales teams to ensure exceptional procedural coverage and customer...

Ohio, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Drive innovative data solutions by managing ETL processes and preparing AI datasets. Collaborate in a fast-paced Agile environment to translate complex requirements into efficient data strategies, ens...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$72K - $104K *

Empower a team of Data Quality Abstractors by managing data quality, compliance, and training initiatives. Drive process improvements, ensuring timely and accurate data collection and reporting within...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$69K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing veterinary diagnostics through expert onsite support, training, and relationship management, ensuring optimal customer satisfaction and product utilization ac...

Rhode Island, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining clinical workflows by serving as a trusted clinical voice, collaborating across departments to enhance product development and ensure successful implementation of cardiov...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform life science R&D operations by leading initiatives that enhance efficiency and effectiveness across research, clinical, regulatory, and quality domains. Drive change through strategic projec...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform high-risk computerized systems validation by leading initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring GxP compliance throughout the system lifecycle. Utilize expertise to drive str...

CanadaRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$46K - $122K *

Shape the future of pharmacy benefit management by leading financial analysis and underwriting strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance pricing models and drive client value whil...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $145K *

Transform client engagement by driving growth in life sciences sales through strategic account management, innovative solutions, and effective teamwork, focusing on NGS and dPCR portfolios to maximize...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$185K - $344K *

Unlock potential by leading a centralized Data Center of Excellence to manage and enhance diverse data partnerships. Drive team accountability, operational discipline, and partnership strategies to en...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$112K - $193K *

Transform specialty pharmacy operations by leading strategic initiatives, ensuring effective service delivery, financial oversight, and client satisfaction while driving continuous improvement across...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $214K *

Innovate AI-driven solutions by building agentic experiences on an enterprise platform, enhancing workflows with responsible AI practices and frameworks, while managing end-to-end tool integration and...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $170K *

Lead and innovate in clinical data management, overseeing projects and teams while ensuring quality deliverables and client satisfaction. Mentor staff, manage budgets, and enhance operational efficien...

CanadaRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of clinical utilization management. As a clinical expert, you'll engage with healthcare professionals to optimize specialty medication management and enhance pati...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$107K - $199K *

Champion the development of network performance analytics by designing solutions that transform data to support comprehensive contracting analytics and modeling applications, enhancing financial insig...

Missouri, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$86K - $113K *

Engage with clients as a trusted partner, driving satisfaction and growth through effective management of healthcare operations and strategic initiatives. Collaborate across teams to enhance service d...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$194K - $291K *

Lead the strategic and operational execution of companion diagnostic projects in oncology, ensuring alignment with clinical development and regulatory standards while driving cross-functional collabor...

Princeton, NJRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$103K - $154K *

Unlock advanced data solutions by leveraging Microsoft Azure and Power BI. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality analytics and reporting, while enhancing business intelligence capabilities th...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $165K *

Lead comprehensive demand generation efforts by managing campaigns, events, and HubSpot systems to enhance pipeline efficiency. Influence strategy and execution for paid media, thereby driving measura...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead product security and compliance initiatives, ensuring clients meet regulatory standards across diverse sectors. Drive client engagement, deliver assessments, and enhance cybersecurity resilience...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$76K - $199K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of vaccine promotion, engaging customers through innovative strategies and strong relationship management. Drive sales and enhance access to products while collabo...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by driving AI-powered workflows from conception to deployment. Engage with strategic partners and large enterprises to translate complex operations into reusable systems that enhance...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Data Quality Specialist do?question toggle

    A Data Quality Specialist evaluates and improves data accuracy, completeness, consistency, and reliability. Typical work includes setting quality rules, monitoring data, investigating problems, and partnering with teams to resolve issues.

  • What skills are important for Data Quality Specialist jobs?question toggle

    Useful skills often include SQL, data profiling, data validation, analytics, and familiarity with databases or data quality tools. Employers also value knowledge of data governance, careful attention to detail, clear communication, and root-cause analysis.

  • Where do Data Quality Specialists work?question toggle

    They work in many sectors that depend on reliable data, including finance, healthcare, technology, retail, government, and consulting.

  • What related roles can Data Quality Specialists pursue?question toggle

    Related career paths may include senior data quality analyst, data governance specialist, data steward, data management consultant, or data quality program lead, depending on experience and specialization.

  • How can I find Data Quality Specialist jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Ladders for vetted Data Quality Specialist and related professional job listings, then review each posting for compensation, responsibilities, qualifications, and location or remote-work details.